Whether you use your iPad as a portable workhorse or as a creative tool, you won’t get the most out of your tablet until you start gaming on it.
With a beautiful, expansive screen and a huge selection of games available on the App Store, there’s no shortage of new titles to try on your iPad. These games are the best on the iPad because they shine on a Liquid Retina screen, creatively exploit the device’s mobility, or they’re simply great games.
Remember the early days of the iPad? temple run or slice a kiwi fruit ninja Was it enough to forget the drama of life? Guys, here are some of the best games to play on iPad and iPad Pro.
genshin impact
Clear up space on your iPad because neither of these iconic games can be ignored When Very space intensive. But the 20 GB of storage required for Genshin Impact is well worth it, and the cult open-world RPG is likely to become your favorite iPad game. From a rambunctious carousel of cartoon-style characters to a beautiful world filled with ingenious enemies, you hardly run out of new things to explore in Genshin Impact. It’s completely free to play, and players report that they don’t have to spend anything to enjoy the best the game has to offer.
stardew valley
If you want to relax and grow food while taking the stresses out of normal life like going on dates, fulfilling your late grandfather’s wishes, running a farm, petting chickens every day, and so on, Stardew Valley is the place for you. It’s the game for you. Tap controls work well on the iPad, and with the added bonus of the big screen, you can peek into all the cute little details of this iconic indie game.
It’s like the Mafia, but online. What’s not to love? in us It made me feel like I was inside someone other than myself in the middle of a pandemic. It has remained popular in the months since, due to its fast-paced social environment that makes you feel like you’re playing games with the big kids in your neighborhood after dark.
Mine Craft
We are probably supposed to put something about your kids loving them Mine Craft A creation more than they love you but you already know so we don’t do that. you Have you tried Minecraft? This game is not just for young children, it’s a very advanced open world survival game that you can literally explore forever. The colors are really made to be enjoyed on a big, beautiful screen. If you don’t have a PC to play this on, you can enjoy it using the iPad’s touch controls. Alternatively, connecting a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard to your iPad may make your Minecraft experience even better.
Alto’s Odyssey
playing is basically a crime Alto’s Odyssey On a screen smaller than the iPad screen, even if you’re using an iPad Mini. This endless downhill platformer has topped all mobile game charts since its release in 2018 and is probably the most beautiful game on the App Store today. Once you start skiing in Alto’s Odyssey, you won’t want to let go of your iPad with its muted color palette and dozens of engaging levels that are both exciting and relaxing.
Civilization VI
If you like turn-based strategy games, Sivi VI It’s probably the best you’ll find on an iPad. The game is free to play, but you can’t join until you drop real cash so you can play past the first 60 turns. Keep your civilization alive and prospering as long as possible by facing the challenges of a growing society.
Monument Valley
nevertheless Monument Valley Released all the way back in 2014, eight years later it still stands the test of time. This isometric puzzle platformer is perplexing, addictive and full of visuals that make you wish you’d spent a fortune on your Liquid Retina screen. I can’t promise that this will be relaxing, as the levels are getting more and more challenging and visually confusing, but I can promise you that for at least a few weeks after you buy it, it will be the first thing you open every time on your iPad.
Gardens Between
Like Monument Valley, Gardens Between Create puzzles using isometrics to illuminate parts of your brain that haven’t been used in a long time. This nostalgic puzzle his game tells the story of two childhood girlfriends who are torn apart when they are separated. Harness your backyard imagination and your child’s concept of time to stretch your core memory into engaging puzzles. This puzzle can only be solved when you advance in time. Yes, make me cry
dots home
Check it out if you want to learn something while playing a unique and engaging game with adorable animations. dots homeThe game uses the real-life experiences of black Americans who were (and still are) disenfranchised by housing discrimination to complete the heartbreaking tale of a time travel activist. As Dot discovers the difficult decisions her family has made over the decades to ensure proper housing, how her parents and grandparents have been taken advantage of by landlords, developers and gentrifiers. (based on reality).
Mujirushi Ryohin
Speaking of time travel Mujirushi Ryohin is one of the best time travel games out there right now and really shines on the iPad. Touch controls are perfect for this game as you move the platformer by clicking where you want to go. She plays Oxenfree on Nintendo Switch, following her teenage girl in mourning as she visits her late brother’s favorite spooky island with a group of friends. I loved the , but it would have been an even better experience with touch controls. What’s more, you can keep diving into the Time Her Warp over and over again until you’ve experienced all the consequences of this heartbreaking game.
donut county
Donut County is satisfying, endlessly addictive, and super cute. What more could you ask for from an iPad game? donut county From cute downloads to fascinating programming feats. Drag a hole in the ground to absorb items around you, making the hole bigger and destroying each item you pick up.
dreadlocks dungeon
jump in dreadlocks dungeon, a nostalgic dungeon crawler that takes place under snowy mountains full of enemies and puzzles. This 16-bit game is reminiscent of the old Zelda games, both in aesthetics and in the spectacular difficulty of the puzzles. Dungeons of Dreadrock goes through 100 relatively short levels, making it a great iPad game.
Zoë Hannah is a freelance video game, mental health and e-commerce journalist. Her reviews, essays and reports can be found in publications such as WIRED, IGN and Insider. When she’s not writing, she can be found immersed in spooky video games and engrossing novels. find her on her twitter @zoehannah Or browse her clips zoehannah.com.
